13Synonyms found for seraphim

Word Origin & History

seraph 1667, first used by Milton (probably on analogy of cherub/cherubim), singular back-formation from O.E. seraphim (pl.), from L.L. seraphim, from Gk. seraphim, from Heb. seraphim (only in Isa. vi), pl. of *saraph (which does not occur in the Bible), probably lit. "the burning one," from saraph "it burned." Seraphs were traditionally regarded as burning or flaming angels, though the word seems to have some etymological sense of "flying," perhaps from confusion with the root of Ar. sharafa "be lofty." Some scholars identify it with a word found in other passages interpreted as "fiery flying

Example Sentences for seraphim

Her birds are a small, attractive, pure white breed she's named seraphim.

Let cherubim and seraphim now raise their voices high.

Its final scene is a sentimental leave-taking complete with a golden archangel and a flock of seraphim.